v., -vived, -viv·ing, -vives. v.tr.
- To bring back to life or consciousness; resuscitate.
- To impart new health, vigor, or spirit to.
- To restore to use, currency, activity, or notice.
- To restore the validity or effectiveness of.
- To renew in the mind; recall.
- To present (an old play, for example) again.
- To return to life or consciousness.
- To regain health, vigor, or good spirits.
- To return to use, currency, or notice.
- To return to validity, effectiveness, or operative condition.
[Middle English reviven, from Old French revivre, from Latin revīvere, to live again : re-, re- + vīvere, to live.]
revivable re·viv'a·ble adj.reviver re·viv'er n.
SYNONYMS revive, restore, resuscitate, revivify. These verbs mean to give renewed well-being, vitality, or strength to: rains that revive lawns; an invalid restored by fresh air; resuscitating old hopes; a celebration that revivified our spirits.
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